The names of the inhabitants of the Caucasus are quite diverse.In this article we will talk a little about what they are and where they come from. In addition, we present a small list that includes the most characteristic Caucasian names.
Names in the Caucasus: composition
There are really a lot of names in this region and they don’trepresent a single common Caucasian tradition. Onomasticon of the Caucasus consists primarily of the independent traditions of all nation states. Of course, each ethnic group has its own variants, rooted in the national culture and language. Accordingly, many names carry a certain flavor of the country from which they originate. Nevertheless, there is some common layer in the Caucasus, since many Caucasian names originate from Persian and Arabic. Their spread in this region is due to the Islamization to which most Caucasian states have been subjected. Christian countries, such as, for example, Georgia and Armenia, have an onomasticon, which represents a rather distinctive tradition, which somewhat stands out against the general background. In addition to them, there are various subethnoes in the Caucasus, which, while preserving their own unique cultural and religious traditions, also differ in the nature of the names that children refer to.
Caucasian names: sources
Leaving behind all sorts of particularsLet us dwell on what constitutes the mainstream of the Caucasian onomasticon. Regarding the sources of names, he is practically no different from other nationalities settled around the world. First, the most ancient Caucasian names originate in the names of animals and plants. Equally popular are the forms stemming from the qualities of character that parents wanted to grow in their offspring. Next come the names associated with wealth, wealth and health. Among female names, the theme of beauty also prevails. Often it is symbolically and figuratively associated with flowers and moonlight. Although, in general, the names associated with the heavenly bodies, can be divided into a separate category. Finally, as regards male names, they often correlate with categories of power, might and power. Next, we present some of the most beautiful Caucasian names in our opinion so that you can feel their specificity.
Male names
Shamil. This is a very common version of the name. You can translate it using the word "comprehensive".
AbuActually, that was the name of one of the closest associates and relatives of the Prophet Mohammed. Because of this, it is considered an honor among the followers of Islam, and therefore it is often found in the Caucasus.
Rashid. It is quite difficult to translate this version into Russian. It denotes several qualities at once, such as prudence, consciousness and worldly wisdom.
Said. Caucasian boy names, as already mentioned, are often of Arabic origin. This name is among them. It means “happy.”
Ibrahim. Name, especially popular in Chechnya. Derived from the Hebrew form Abraham. Means "father of many nations."
Murat. Translated into Russian, this name means “desired goal”.
Denis Another name, characteristic mainly for Chechnya. But it comes from Greece, where they called the god of wine.
Mustafa Means "elected." It is one of the favorite names among Muslims.
Rahman. Very beautiful name, which translates as "grace."
Mansour. If you try to translate this name into Russian, you get something like “protected”.
Umar. Means "life".
Ramazan. In fact, this is the name of the holy month of the Islamic calendar.
Female names
Ainura. Translated as "high society."
Aisha This is a very common female name in the Caucasus. It is associated with the very concept of life and can be translated as "living" or "living."
Aliya A noble name that means "exalted" or "distinguished."
Balzhan. Caucasian names for girls are often based on any symbolic analogies. For example, this option literally means "honey", alluding to the "sweet taste" of its bearer.
Gulnaz. Translated into Russian means "tender, like a flower."
Самира. У этого имени есть два значения.The first relates to motherhood and childbirth, and literally means "fertile." Another variant of its translation is “fruiting”. But the second meaning, which is invested in it, is best conveyed by the word "interlocutor".
